Yoichi Takahashi (Writer)

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. Those unique visuals and stories from Japan have struck a chord with fans around the world and are growing into a huge industry. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION will actively feature major works that are highly recognized by overseas fans and reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through the series.

Release Date2023-04-30

Charactersd Self - Manga Artist

Episode Count1

One Piece

Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!

Release Date1999-10-20

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count5036

Captain Tsubasa

Tsubasa Ozora loves playing football since he was a little child. After moving to the japanese town of Nankatsu together with his mother, the 11-year-old boy quickly finds friends and joins the local football team of his elementary school. Together with his newly made friends and Brazilian mentor Roberto, Tsubasa starts his exciting journey to chase after his most desired dream - one day winning the FIFA World Cup.

Release Date1983-10-13

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count128

Vote Count806

Captain Tsubasa

The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.

Release Date2018-04-03

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count91

Vote Count708

Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

Tsubasa becomes a superstar amongst soccer players in Brazil. He is now planning to play in Europe. At an important must-win game, as the fans cheer him on, Tsubasa looks back at the days when he started his soccer life. His passion to make goals and win the game is as strong as it was during his childhood. He recalls the games and moments that had decisive impact on his life. He remembers Goalkeeper Wakabayashi, Genius striker Hyuga, tender-hearted Misaki and Coach Roberto. He was happy to meet them, enjoyed playing with them, and learned many things from them. The whistle sounds and the game begins. Tsubasa dashes for the ball!

Release Date2001-10-07

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count52

Vote Count278

Captain Tsubasa J

Captain Tsubasa J is a TV anime series that retells the story of the original manga and also adds some arcs from the World Youth Saga manga. The anime was originally broadcast by Fuji Television in Japan from 1994-10-21 to 1995-12-22 with 47 episodes. The animation was done by Studio Comet. The series was suspended due to budget constraints.

Release Date1994-10-21

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count47

Vote Count58

Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

Kyosuke Kano has lived under the shadow of his successful brother Seisuke all his life who is a professional soccer player.

Release Date2002-09-11

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count52

Vote Count25

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?

A series of short animation works focusing on the Para-sport with the aim of delivering the appeal of the Paralympic Games and sport for athletes with an impairment.

Release Date2017-11-10

DepartmentWriting

JobOriginal Story

Episode Count1

Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow!

Release Date1986-03-14

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Vote Count42

Shin Captain Tsubasa

Shin CT takes place at the U-16 word cup in France. After some friendly matches in Germany, Japan defeats one opponent after another and finally reaches the final round against Germany. After hard matches against Italian and French top players, the German team seems to be even more supreme. The giant goal keeper Moeller, the all round ace Kalz and Europe's best player and forward Schneider offer the Japanese team an extremely hard match, but in the end Japan wins 3:2.

Release Date1989-07-01

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Episode Count13

Vote Count17

キャプテン翼J

Release Date1994-10-21

DepartmentArt

JobDecorator

Episode Count47

Captain Tsubasa Movie 02: Danger! All Japan Junior Team

The return match between the All-Europe and All-Japan Junior teams comes home to Japan, but what sort of problems will occur with the game on Tsubasa's home turf?

Release Date1985-12-21

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Vote Count38

Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup

Japan and Europe goes continental! This time, they arrange a tournament with 4 teams: Japan, USA, "All-Europe", and "All-South America". South America is rising to the tops of the bracket with their hidden weapon, Carlos Santana, who manages to avoid the tricks of his international opponents. How will Team Japan counter this impressive player?

Release Date1986-07-11

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Vote Count60

Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe

Tsubasa and his comrades take on the "All-Europe Boy's Soccer Team", a league of players with skills that they have never seen before in previous matches. Will Team Japan come out on top against this diverse group of players?

Release Date1985-07-13

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Vote Count56

Captain Tsubasa Movie 05: The Most Powerful Opponent! Holland Youth

Trapped in a losing streak against Holland, Team Japan is at its lowest point, with Hyuga injured and desperate for a win. Management tries to convince the abroad Wakabayashi and Tsubasa to come to Holland and take the team on, but what will become of our beloved players when both of the most powerful former members decline to return?

Release Date1994-11-14

DepartmentWriting

JobComic Book

Vote Count35